Jose Mourinho's worst ever start to a league campaign continued after the defending champions Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Everton at Goodison Park.

All attention focused on John Stones, the subject of a succession of failed bids from the Blues this summer, at the beginning of the game. The young defender impressed, but it was early substitute Steven Naismith who stole the plaudits with a superb hat-trick after replacing the injured Muhamed Besic.

Nemanja Matic, who has now scored both of his Premier League goals at Goodison, pulled one back for the visitors with a thunderous drive in the first half, but it wasn't enough to stop Toffees fans from chanting 'You're getting sacked in the morning' in the direction of Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho's worst ever start to a league campaign continued after the defending champions Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Everton at Goodison Park.

All attention focused on John Stones, the subject of a succession of failed bids from the Blues this summer, at the beginning of the game. The young defender impressed, but it was early substitute Steven Naismith who stole the plaudits with a superb hat-trick after replacing the injured Muhamed Besic.

Nemaja Matic, who has now scored both of his Premier League goals at Goodison, pulled one back for the visitors with a thunderous drive in the first half, but it wasn't enough to stop Toffees fans from chanting 'You're getting sacked in the morning' in the direction of Mourinho.

Naismith's afternoon will end with a bit of pain though as Begovic catches him in the head with his knee as he comes to claim the ball. I'm sure Naismith won't care.

And that's it. A stunning performance by Everton and Naismith in particular who grabbed a hat-trick having come on as an early replacement for the injured Muhamed Besic.

Although Nemanja Matic halved the deficit amid a spell of Chelsea pressure at the end of the first-half, they were poor all afternoon and failed to really test Tim Howard.

14:35

90+2min - Costa cautioned

Diego Costa brings down Funes and also gets a yellow card. Confident stuff from the Argentine though, bursting forward through the middle of the park.

14:34

90min - Four minutes added on

Into four minutes of injury time and Everton closing in on a first home win of the season. Incidentally, this result signifies the worst start to a Chelsea season since 1988.

14:31

88min - Yellow card for Azpilicueta

Heavy challenge by Cesar Azpilicueta on Aaron Lennon near the touchline and the Chelsea full-back is the latest man in the book.

14:29

86min - Stones into the book

Just as the crowd start their Stones song once again, he gets into a muddle. Overplays as he tries to dribble the ball out, loses it and then commits a foul. Yellow card.

14:25

GOAL! Everton 3 (Naismith hat-trick 82) Chelsea 1

Hat trick hero! Naismith scores again but how straightforward was that for Everton to unpick the Chelsea defence?

A lovely one-touch move and Naismith is played through by Ross Barkley, takes time to compose himself and then finds the net through Begovic's legs on the angle.

Goodison in full voice now. 'Going down,' they chant at Chelsea.

What a nice early birthday present for Naismith, 29 on Monday.

14:22

79min - Chelsea applying all the pressure

Into the final quarter-hour and Chelsea noticeably starting to ramp up the pressure. The visitors force their 13th corner of the game but once again Everton manage to clear it.

Having said that, worth noting Howard has not been troubled at all since half-time.

14:20

77min - Funes on for Everton debut

Everton have one change left and Seamus Coleman, who picked up a knock just now, is replaced by the Argentine Ramiro Funes Mori who is on for his debut

14:18

PICTURE: Pedro goes to ground to stop Naismith

14:17

74min - Willian comes on for Fabregas

Another change now, this time for Chelsea, as Cesc Fabregas is replaced by Willian for the final 16 minutes or so.

14:14

71min - Kone off for Lennon

And now a sub for the home side as Arouna Kone comes off for Aaron Lennon, who has returned to the club of course. Gets a very warm welcome from the Goodison faithful.

14:12

69min - Change for Chelsea

Radamel Falcao replacing Pedro for Chelsea

14:11

68min - Chance for Lukaku

More very good football from Everton... Galloway fed the ball in to Naismith, who plays it first time to Lukaku on the edge of the box. The striker works space to shoot and Begovic saves with his legs.

14:09

PICTURE: Stones wins a header ahead of Zouma

14:08

64min - Galloway goes in the book for rash tackle

A belated booking here fore Galloway, whose late challenge sent Pedro crashing to the ground. Referee Andre Marriner initially allowed Chelsea's break to continue but when Tim Howard finally cleared the danger, he pulled it back to issue the card.

14:05

62min - Chances for both teams

Chances at both ends. First Kenedy manoeuvres into some space and drags a low shot wide of the near post.

Then Lukaku goes off in hunt of a goal against his former club, weaving his way into the box but finding only the side-netting.

14:02

59min - Was that a back pass by Terry?

Goodison in uproar - that really looked like a John Terry backpass to Begovic. The captain was trying to get out the way but Lukaku was lurking and Terry definitely nudged the ball back to his keeper.

Lukaku had just stung the hands of Begovic with a low shot on the angle. Should have been a free-kick but Andre Marriner wasn't moved.

13:58

55min - Kenedy comes on

Chelsea set to make a change and Kenedy, the Brazilian kid acquired over the summer, comes on for Mikel. The 19-year-old was bought for just over £6m from Fluminense.

13:56

PICTURE: Barkley and Matic tussle for the ball

13:53

50min - Even start to the second-half

Both sides seeing time on the ball at the beginning of the second-half. Begovic had to sprint out to beat McCarthy to the ball and boot it away, while at the other end Eden Hazard tries to break into the box only to be snuffed out by Jagielka.

Kurt Zouma is on the deck, he clashed knees with Gareth Barry as Everton tried to clear their lines and just needs some treatment. Looks like he'll carry on.

13:48

SECOND HALF

Everton back out onto the field pretty early, Chelsea follow. Jose Mourinho obviously had plenty to say but he'll be heartened following that high-tempo finish to the half.

Chelsea get the second period underway, trailing 2-1

13:32

Half-time: Everton 2 Chelsea 1

An incident-packed half at Goodison Park and the two teams go back to the changing rooms very much in contention.

Everton were flying early on as those two Steven Naismith goals put them in command, but Nemanja Matic's screamer and Chelsea's strong end to the half means this one is still in the balance.

Steven Naismith scored twice for Everton in the first period

13:28

43min - Everton holding on

The champions have a real head of steam now as shots from Matic and then Costa are deflected away for corners. Everton just wobbling a little bit.

Then Hazard lines up an effort from 30 yards out - low and powerful - that Ivanovic tries to deflect home but it goes wide.

Oliver Holt at Goodison Park:Chelsea starting to offer strong hints they may yet win this game but they will need more from Diego Costa who has, once again, looked worryingly short of the form he showed last season. Everton are slowing down and Hazard and Pedro are starting to dictate the play.

13:24

38min - Chelsea come close to an equaliser

And very nearly the equaliser. Good work from Cesc Fabregas, making room for Eden Hazard to advance and shoot for goal. It's deflected wide but a moment of alarm for the Everton defence.

From the corner, John Terry heads the ball towards goal but it clears the bar.

The Chelsea fans singing 'we are staying up' which is very funny.

13:20

GOAL! Everton 2 Chelsea 1 (Matic 36)

That's a brilliant goal and one that changes the complexion of this contest. Nemanja Matic collected the ball about 35 yards from goal and, with no other thought, unleashed a thunderbolt that beat Howard. The deficit halved and Chelsea back in it.

Mourinho still looks distinctly unimpressed on the bench however.

Chelsea celebrate after Nemanja Matic's screamer halves the deficit

13:18

33min - Chelsea enjoying some time on the ball

Chelsea trying to feel their way back into the contest, working the ball around the edge of the Everton defence. But plenty of blue shirts between them and the goal.

Diego Costa swings in a cross trying to find Pedro but it's claimed by the alert Tim Howard

That's better from Chelsea. Everton are exposed on their right side as John Terry's slide rule pass sets Cesar Azpilicueta free. He gets in behind the defence and is pulling the trigger when Stones slid across and deflected it out

13:07

GOAL! Everton 2 (Naismith 22) Chelsea 0

It is two! Chelsea's solid defence of last season is a distant memory at the moment. Naismith continuing his scoring record against Chelsea, drilling home an unstoppable low shot from 20 yards that fizzed beyond the reach of Begovic and into the far corner.

13:06

19min - Nearly a second for Everton

Almost 2-0. This time Everton attack down the right and after Seamus Coleman swung the ball in Kone met it with his head and forced a brilliant one-handed save from Begovic. Chelsea's defence looking fragile at the moment.

13:01

GOAL! Everton 1 (Naismith 17) Chelsea 0

And Everton have the lead! Steven Naismith turns 29 on Monday so this is a lovely early birthday present. All created by Galloway, getting forward on the left side and dinking in a cross.

Naismith had gambled with his run and met the ball with a firm header past Begovic for his second of the season.

Goodison Park erupts. Mourinho looks sullen.

That is the third season in a row that Naismith has scored against Chelsea in this fixture.

13:01

16min - Costa on the attack

Danger at last from Chelsea as Diego Costa storms into the Everton penalty area. You suspect he was waiting for a foul to come and a penalty but Phil Jagielka's intervention was absolutely immaculate and he steals the ball away.

12:58

12min - Naismith can't quite reach it

A patient and well-worked move from Everton there which actually started with Stones at the back refusing to panic when put under pressure. It eventually came to McCarthy wideon the right and his high cross just evaded Naismith's head at the back post.

12:54

8min - Stricken Besic off for Naismith

Besic soldiering on for the moment despite what appears to be a hamstring injury. Steven Naismith preparing to come on by the looks of things.

And the first shot in anger from the in-form Ross Barkley, who drags a shot wide of the far post from outside the box.

Besic was straining to be part of that attack but it's too much for him and he will indeed go off for Naismith.

Besic lies on the turf after pulling his hamstring in the opening few minutes

12:51

6min - Besic injury worry for Everton

An early injury concern for Muhamed Besic, who was challenged by Kurt Zouma. The Everton man immediately went down holding his leg and is limping as he returns to his feet a minute or so later.

It was an interesting international week for Besic, who was sent off in Bosnia's game with Andorra for throwing chewing gum at an opponent!

Romelu Lukaku, the ex-Chelsea striker, leaving a calling card on Asmir Begovic, clattering him as he came out to collect a cross.

Romelu Lukaku collides with Asmir Begovic early on

12:48

2min - Early possession for Chelsea

The first touch by John Stones also receives a round of applause, the travelling fans responding with a chorus of 'Jose Mourinho.'

Chelsea keeping the ball well in the opening stages and an Ivanovic cross is collected by Tim Howard before Diego Costa is snuffed out by Stones as he attempts to bulldoze his way into the box.

12:45

KICK-OFF: Everton vs Chelsea is underway

Jose Mourinho, wearing a smart raincoat, greets Roberto Martinez and takes his place on the away bench. Chelsea get us underway in front of a sell-out Goodison crowd on a damp afternoon on Merseyside.

12:42

The teams are out

The Goodison DJ certainly has a sense of humour as 'Can't Buy Me Love' blares over the PA system. I wonder how many of those 'Money can't buy me Stones' scarves have been sold?

That segues nicely into Z Cars as the two teams emerge from the tunnel. Everton in blue and white of course, Chelsea in their white away strip.

And a very loud cheer when the name of John Stones is read out.

12:35

10 minutes until kick-off...

Here's a reminder of the two team line-ups as we count down to kick-off.

Joe Bernstein: Jose Mourinho will be interested to learn that John Stones’s only flaw as a stand-out talent for Barnsley Under 18s was a low pain threshold that meant the team’s physio was regularly called on to the pitch to treat him.

Fortunately for Stones, one of the biggest stories of the last transfer window following four failed bids from Chelsea, the ‘injury issue’ was dealt with by his hometown club before you could shout ‘Eva Carneiro’.

‘Toughness and robustness can be a state of mind. We had to speak to John because someone would give him a kick and his first reaction would be to ask for the physio,’ revealed Ronnie Branson, Barnsley’s academy chief.

Cesc Fabregas walks to the away dressing room at Goodison ahead of kick-off

Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta make their way to the changing room

12:24

Martinez: This will be a 'positive experience' for Stones

A much more civilised interview on TV with Roberto Martinez, the Everton manager...

On gaining momentum in the season...

'I think this is one of those moments in the campaign, you find a real focus. When the window closes, you feel well on the way in the campaign and after the international break we want to get back to our best on the pitch.'

On how Stones has handled the transfer saga....

'I don't think there has been anything different with John. Finally he has found some peace and has been able to concentrate on his football. This has been a postiive experience, any expeirence can be taken in a good or a bad way. It comes down to his character and personality. It has allowed him to mature, he has become a stronger personality. '

12:21

PICTURE: Romelu Lukaku and new signing Ramiro Funes Mori arrive at the ground

Riath Al-Samarrai: If Asmir Begovic wasn't confused before this season started, then surely he is now.

This was, presumably, the season of blind hoping – maybe there will be opportunities, maybe there will be the occasional cup game, surely there will be more medals for squad players at Chelsea than for first-team regulars at Stoke.

How differently, and neatly, things have worked out for this 28-year-old.

Asmir Begovic smiles in training ahead of his return to the Chelsea team following injury to Thibaut Courtois

12:09

Moody Mourinho

A pretty spiky interview just now on BT Sport with a moody Jose Mourinho, who walked off at the end when asked about John Stones. Here's what he had to say:

On the season so far...

'I'm more happy with the performance than ther results, the results are bad.'

On selecting John Terry in the team ahead of Gary Cahill...

'It is always hard to leave someone else who is playing well. The difference was John was working with me in the last 15 days but Cahill was with the national team, he played 90 minutes last Tuesday against Switzerland. Cahill will be back to play Champions League next Wednesday, John starts today.'

On pre-match preparations...

'I had one day. Yesterday. They know my message more than well, we need the results to be adapted to the performance. If the result is adapted to the performance then we will have more than the sorry four points we have now.'

On John Stones...

'This interview is too long before a game [walks off]'

Mourinho storms out of his BT Sport interview

12:05

PICTURE: Nellie the mascot can't bear to watch

The head of the Elephant mascot sits forlornly in the rain, partially covered by a towel ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash match between Everton and Chelsea, at Goodison Park, Liverpool

Kieran Gill: Chelsea's worst defensive start since 1971 was among the statistics used as a stick to beat them with during the international break, particularly after their horror show against Crystal Palace.

Their back four have deserved their share of the blame but Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic are arguably as culpable for allowing them to be so exposed.

No club in the Barclays Premier League has allowed the opposition more clear-cut chances than Chelsea this season, and the midfield partnership which protected their defence last year is failing.

It was one of the most gripping transfer sagas of the summer. Chelsea's repeated attempts to try and tempt Everton to sell them John Stones, the last bid for the England international in the region of £36m.

But Everton stuck to their guns and wouldn't part with the defender for any amount. And the fans certainly admired that, making up a song about the affair to the tune of the Beatles' 'Can't Buy Me Love'

And you can now get the lyrics printed on a scarf it seems...

And this Everton fanzine featured Stones on their front cover

11:32

The Premier League is back!

Did the international fortnight leave you feeling a little, well, bored? Don't worry, the Premier League is back with a bang this lunchtime.

It's Chelsea, the defending champions whose season is still stuck in first gear, heading up to Merseyside to take on Everton - always one of the most difficult assignments on the calendar.

The corresponding fixture last season resulted in a 6-3 win for Chelsea so let's hope for similar entertainment today.

Oh, and there's the small matter of a defender by the name of John Stones to add a little extra spice to the occasion.